Published: October 19, 2006 07:50 pm      

Veronica McCollum

Veronica May McCollum’s second courageous battle with breast cancer came to an unexpected end during the early hours of Oct. 14, 2006 in Morgantown due to complications with chemotherapy.

Veronica was born Aug. 13, 1951, to Ronald Joy Woolsey and Dora May Black in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended East High School, the University of Utah, and later in life, Fairmont State University.

Veronica married Dennis H. Wright Nov. 6, 1971, in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple, later divorced. She married the love of her life, L.T. (Mac) McCollum July 21, 1984. Mac was her constant companion and strength throughout her life.

Veronica was the proud mother of four daughters; Heather May Wright, Jessica Lynn Burgess (Jim), Angela Augusta Wright (Sean), and Katherine Diane McCollum. She had seven grandchildren, with one on the way. Survived by her children, mother, husband, sister Tricia Miller (Scott), brother Paul Bailey.

Preceded in death by her father, stepfather William Bailey, and grandparents Arch & Florence Black.

Veronica was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints throughout all of her life. She served many callings within Primary, Young Women’s, and Relief Society. She was a very dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

At the time of her death, she was employed for WesBanco as an executive secretary in the Trust Department at the downtown branch in Fairmont. Her passions were music, furthering her education and holistic healing.

A celebration of Veronica’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Fairmont Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests making a donation to help battle the war against breast cancer. Online condolences www.larkinmortuary.com.